Morningside offers a unique combination of performance
and learning opportunities.
Recitals & Private Instruction
Students give regular recitals in Eppley Auditorium, a major 1,400- seat concert venue.
High-quality regular private lessons are given in a supportive atmosphere. Weekly seminar provides opportunities for performing in a masterclass setting, discussing issues of concern to string players, observing fine string playing on video and other issues.
Chamber Music & Orchestra
Ensembles coached by members of the Morningside Trio are a feature of Morningside’s offerings. Morningside provides the opportunity to play in the fine student orchestra conducted by Joseph Shufro. Students may also be offered paid positions in the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, providing valuable professional work experience and additional income.
Leo Kucinski Academy of Music
The academy, which is associated with Morningside College, offers qualified students the opportunity to teach young string students under the supervision of the Morningside faculty.
Personal Attention
Morningside is small in size but large in opportunities. A high degree of interaction exists between students and faculty. Morningside offers degree plans designed to accommodate any individual’s interest including:
• Bachelor of Music in music performance
• Bachelor of Music in music education
• Bachelor of Arts in music
• Minor in music
Scholarships & Stipends
The Department of Music offers Celebration of Excellence Talent Scholarships in Music to deserving admitted applicants. Awards up to $4,000 are available to both music majors and non-majors. This grant is awarded upon a successful audition during a student’s senior year in high school. In addition, music participation stipends are earned through involvement in music ensembles. Students must perform an audition to be eligible.
The Morningside Trio
The Morningside Trio is a part of Morningside’s long tradition of excellence in musical performance. The trio, all experienced teachers as well as seasoned performers, are members of the Morningside College music faculty. The trio provides a role model for Morningside students and, in addition, serves as a cultural resource for the Sioux City community. While maintaining a busy schedule, the trio:
• Presents performances in public schools,
• Conducts workshops and masterclasses
• Teaches individuals and chamber music groups
Dan Auerbach, violin, has been described by the New York Times as a player “with quiet virtuosity.” Dr. Auerbach earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University as a student of Arnold Steinhardt. He also holds B.M. and M.M. degrees from the Juilliard School, where he studied with Dorothy DeLay, Felix Galimir, Harvey Shapiro and Lewis Kaplan.
Joseph Shufro has been on the faculty at Morningside College in Sioux City since 1977. A native of New York City, he studied at the Oberlin Conservatory and the University of Texas-Austin, where he majored in cello performance. An avid chamber musician, he is currently cellist of the Morningside Trio, and has previously been a member of Trio da Capo in Montreal, Quebec, and of the Canadian Chamber Ensemble in residence in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Besides cello and string bass, he teaches courses in music theory and literature at Morningside College.
James March, piano, holds the Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Iowa and a baccalaureate degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota. Dr. March is currently Professor of Music at Morningside College. He has recorded 5 CDs on labels including Centaur, Crystal and UAR. His 2002 collaboration with his wife Kathryn of the 21 Hungarian Dances for four-hands by Brahms
(Centaur 2551) received a 10/10 rating from critic Jed Distler.
Contact
Mr. Joseph Shufro
Orchestra Director
shufro@morningside.edu
712-274-5206 or 800-831-0806 x5206
http://music.morningside.edu |
Admissions Office
Call: (800) 831-0806, ext. 5111
E-mail: mscadm@morningside.edu
Morningside College
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, Iowa 51106-1751
www.morningside.edu |
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